Major Japanese developer hiring for multiplatform project, targeting Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 34 Comments
We recently came across an interesting job listing from Japan. A couple of months ago, one unspecified company put up a job listing for an engineer. The developer is looking to bring in three people with experience in programming games using C#.NET, Unity and ASP.net.
Those hired will be working on a major console title by a well-known game developer. Additional details about the company’s identify are not provided.
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Yo-kai Watch 2: The Definitive Yo-kai-pedia releasing at the end of this month
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Nintendo is publishing Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters in the west at the end of this month. Going along with that, Prima has prepared a new guide.
The Yo-kai Watch 2: The Definitive Yo-kai-pedia will have all sorts of information. It will cover over 350 Yo-kai, including their battle actions, abilities, resistances, and more. You can also find out “how to make your Yo-kai even stronger and create the ultimate team with all level requirements and fusion recipes included.” The guide packs in facts about the characters as well. Topping everything off is a full-color poster and a code to access the digital version of the guide.
Pre-orders for Yo-kai Watch 2: The Definitive Yo-kai-pedia are open on Amazon here. It’s due out on September 29.
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Splatoon 2 – Japanese Splatfest #2 results
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 12 Comments
The results are in for Japan’s second Splatfest in Splatoon 2. After Team Chicken McNuggets and Team French Fries faced off, Nintendo has declared a winner.
Team French Fries was by far the more popular choice with 71 percent of the vote. However, Team Chicken McNuggets had ever-so-slight edges in both solo and team battles at 51 percent each. Thanks to that, they won by a score of 2-1.
Here’s a recap of the overall results:
Miitomo – returning Miitomo Drop stage theme (9/10/17)
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News | 0 comments
Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages with more items.
“Art if life! Miitomo Art Museum” is the returning theme. The stages provide the following:
– Pearl earrings + turban (set)
– Pearl earring dress (set)
– Impressionist jacket
– Impressionist pants
– Modern art installation hat
– Cubism dress
– Modern art high-tops
– Frame
– Vitruvian tee
– Painter’s jumpsuit
– Art tube
The returning stage will be available until September 12 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.
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Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 sold through 45% of its initial shipment in Japan
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 19 Comments
Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 arrived in Japan on August 31. Up until September 3, Media Create reports that 30,000 copies were sold. The sales tracker doesn’t have any extra information, but Dengeki did come through on that front.
Dengeki reports that Etrian Mystery Dungeon 2 sold through about 45 percent of its initial shipment. The game had a much lower debut than its predecessor. The first Etrian Mystery Dungeon, which came out in 2015, sold 65,000 copies in its first week (95,000 total). Because of this, the sequel looks to be off to a somewhat slow start both in terms of sales and sell-through.
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Nintendo opens The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch teaser site
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 9 Comments
Nintendo has opened the teaser site for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Switch. It’s accessible right here.
Despite being in teaser form, the site has a decent amount to check out. You can watch the E3 trailer, view some screenshots, and read up on gameplay information. The full site should open within the next few months.
Thanks to TDude73 for the tip.
Multiple Fire Emblem Warriors character reveals planned for TGS 2017
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News, Switch | 33 Comments
A few days ago, Koei Tecmo announced its lineup for this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Fire Emblem Warriors will be featured in a big way. Not only will the game be playable, but Koei Tecmo is planning multiple events for the game.
Amazingly, Fire Emblem Warriors will have four different stage shows on consecutive days starting September 21. Each one should be streamed live on Niconico at least, and seemingly YouTube and Fresh as well.
Starbreeze putting Geminose: Animal Popstars on Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 7 Comments
Starbreeze, the studio currently working on bringing Payday 2 to Switch, has announced another, somewhat more random title for the system. Geminose: Animal Popstars will be “premiering exclusively” on Switch.
Here’s the information we have at present:
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Lichtspeer dev mentions Nintendo is working on an achievement system for Switch
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Rumors, Switch | 148 Comments
Is Nintendo working on an achievement system for Switch? One comment from a developer has set off a firestorm of speculation about the possibility.
The developers of Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition held a Reddit AMA yesterday. Tom Tomaszewski from Crunching Koalas participated, and shared some interesting comments.
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[Let’s Talk] Digital vs. physical
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 96 Comments
If you want to buy a game these days, there are two major ways to do so. You can either purchase a physical copy at retailers, or pick up the digital version from a place like the eShop.
Some folks prefer going all digital so that games can be easily accessed. Not having to deal with boxes and clutter might be viewed as another plus. But on the other hand, buying a physical copy means you’ll absolutely have the game forever (assuming the disc doesn’t break), and it’s a way of collecting something tangible.
Personally, I’m somewhere in the middle. I do prefer physical copies, but if a game is only being sold digitally, that won’t stop me from making a purchase. And if I see that a digital copy has received a massive discount, I’ll probably opt for that instead of going the physical route.
Which side of the fence do you side on? Do you lean one way in particular? Do you refuse to buy any games digitally (or vice versa)? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
